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130+ DSO affiliations so far in 2026: State-by-state breakdown
SourceBecker's Dental + DSO ReviewTier 1Hard News
By Ariana Portalatin
Originally at beckersdental.com
Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
DSO consolidation is accelerating at a pace that directly affects practice valuations, associate compensation, and the competitive landscape for independent owners and DSOs alike.
Key points
- More than 130 DSO transactions (acquisitions, de novos, or affiliations) have closed or been announced year-to-date in 2026, according to Becker’s Dental Review.
- The tally spans dozens of states, indicating nationwide momentum rather than isolated regional activity.
- The list explicitly includes management-services organizations and dental partnership platforms, broadening the competitive set beyond traditional DSOs.
- Independent owners evaluating exit strategies, associates weighing employment offers, and DSOs tracking market share can use the state-by-state data to benchmark local competition and pricing trends.
Who should care
OwnerDSOAssociate
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